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In his New Year message, NFU president Meurig Raymond said 2017 offered a unique opportunity to present a new deal for farming.

As debate continues around the issue of new product development in the pork sector, Waitrose is stocking some interesting new lines.

Members are reminded to be extra vigilant during the festive period as previous history has shown units can be vulnerable to incursions at this time.

AHDB Pork's market specialist manager, Stephen Howarth, outlines the market prospects for the year ahead, after a better end to 2016. 

Red Tractor has published a 'Top Tips' flyer for producers to helping them to prepare for an assessment and avoid non-corformances. 

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use has reminded farmers about the options they have available following recent rule changes.

Merry Christmas from everyone at NPA - enjoy your pork!

The UK livestock sectors will define objectives to reduce, refine and replace antibiotic use over the coming months.

Lincolnshire farmer Meryl Ward has announced she will be standing down as chair of AHDB Pork at the end of March in order to concentrate on her business. 

The UK pig price continued its upward curve in the run up to Christmas, although the latest increase was the smallest for some time.